Battle of Springfield: Cannon Ball House, 1920s

Name/Title

Battle of Springfield: Cannon Ball House, 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2025.080.007

Description

Postally used color postcard of the Cannon Ball House in Springfield postmarked Springfield, August (?) 192(?). The caption reads, "The house struck by cannon ball during Revolutionary War, Springfield, N.J." and is addressed to LeRoy Rader, 1140 Douner Ave., Utica, N.Y. Message reads, "Dear Le Roy, I am having a great time. Please be a good boy. Lovingly, Mother."

Collection

Postcard

Acquisition

Accession

2025.080

Source or Donor

Eric Hado

Acquisition Method

Gift

Postcard Details

Postcard Type

White Border (1915-1930)

Place Published

* Untyped Place Published

113 Mercer Street, New York

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

5-1/2 in